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Increased export customs duties on softwood and hardwood lumber (oak, beech, and ash) have been extended for three years, until December 31, 2028. A decree to this effect has been signed.

The decision will maintain restrictions on the export of unprocessed timber, for which sawn timber serves as a "cover product," and ensure a stable supply of raw materials for domestic producers.

Increased rates apply to the export of certain types of timber with a moisture content greater than 22% and a thickness and width greater than 10 cm. Export duties on softwood timber are €200 per cubic meter, beech timber – €250, ash timber – €300, and oak timber – €370.

The export tax on softwood lumber will be 10%, but not less than 13 euros per cubic meter; on oak lumber, 10%, but not less than 15 euros per cubic meter; and on beech and ash lumber, 10%, but not less than 50 euros per cubic meter.

Such restrictions on the export of timber have been in effect since 2022.

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The government is launching the national project "Technological Support for the Bioeconomy." The national project's datasheet and the federal projects it comprises have been approved by the Presidium of the Presidential Council for Strategic Development and National Projects.

The new national project is comprehensive. Commenting on this issue at an industry strategic session, Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin noted that "Bioeconomics" will form the foundation for several areas, including chemistry, food processing, energy, medicine, ecology, and agriculture.

"By 2030, we intend to increase the level of technological independence for bioeconomy products to 40%. We plan to increase bioeconomy production by 96%, and raise the share of domestic biotech products in consumption to 55%. We will also increase the number of companies involved in training, retraining, and professional development of bioeconomy personnel. All companies in the industry must participate in this work. Our goals are quite ambitious, but our industry also has significant potential today. By working together with businesses and the scientific community, we will definitely achieve our goals," noted First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov.

The national project will include three core federal projects: "Organization of Production and Promotion of Sales of Bioeconomy Products," "Scientific and Technological Support for the Development of the Bioeconomy," and "Analytical, Methodological, and Personnel Support for the Bioeconomy."

The key objective of the national project is to consolidate efforts, capacities, and resources, and create competitive enterprises, including through the modernization of existing ones.

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Order No. 4146-r of December 29, 2025

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Order No. 4146-r of December 29, 2025

The deadline for paying contributions to the personal liability fund has been extended for outbound tour operators. The signed order moves it from January 15 to April 15, 2026.

This decision is aimed at maintaining the financial stability of the tourism industry amid temporary restrictions caused by the geopolitical situation. It will not affect the level of protection of tourists' rights. The freed-up funds will be used, among other things, to refund tourists who paid for trips to countries with restrictions due to security threats.

By law, outbound tour operators must pay their contributions to the personal liability fund in equal installments no later than the 15th of each month following the previous calendar quarter. The government also made decisions to postpone these deadlines in 2021, 2022, and 2025 due to the threat of the spread of the coronavirus and, subsequently, external sanctions.

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The Prime Minister invited Sasha Ivanov and Misha Kaimakov from the Krasnodar Territory, as well as sisters Margarita and Veronika Dyachenko from the Luhansk People's Republic, to Moscow.

Mikhail Mishustin fulfilled children's dreams as part of the "Yolka zhelaniy" (Christmas Tree of Wishes) campaign.

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The trip's program was very eventful. The children visited the Kremlin Christmas tree, the Moskvarium, the circus, VDNKh, and also visited the Technograd innovation and education complex. There, they participated in master classes on 3D modeling and robotics, visited several workshops, observed automated production processes, observed a unique pneumatic system for developing conveyor belt assembly skills, and tried their hand at operating CNC machines.

Chatting with the children and their parents over tea after the tour, Mikhail Mishustin noted that the children whose balls he had collected from the "Yolka Zhelaniy" (Wish Tree) were very talented, determined, and creative. "This is largely thanks to your wonderful parents, who are still with you. They care for you. They rejoice at your every success. They support you when things are tough," the Prime Minister said.

Incidentally, Margarita and Veronica's father, Leonid Viktorovich Dyachenko, was able to come to Moscow. He took part in a special military operation and, after returning, continues to serve in the Ministry of Internal Affairs in his native Luhansk.

"I'm sure your daughters are proud of you, as is the entire country. You are an example of courage and love for the land where you were born and raised," Mikhail Mishustin noted.

He congratulated the children on the upcoming holidays.

Mikhail Mishustin fulfilled children's dreams as part of the "Yolka zhelaniy" (Christmas Tree of Wishes) campaign.

"I hope you've gained new ideas to inspire and develop your creative potential. The coming New Year promises many exciting events and incredible discoveries, a whole series of successes and achievements, both large and small, which will form the long, sometimes difficult, path forward to greater victories in the future. The main thing is to believe in yourself and pursue your goals. Dream, and all your wishes will surely come true, just like today," Mikhail Mishustin said, addressing the children.

At the end of the action-packed day, they all received the gifts they'd dreamed of: Margarita received a heat press, Veronica and Misha received a 3D printer, and Sasha received a construction set.

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Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko and Minister of Economic Development Maxim Reshetnikov presented domestic tourism figures for the first 11 months of this year, based on Rosstat data.

"Over the 11 months from January to November of this year, the number of tourist trips across the country reached 82.9 million. This is 5% more than in the same period last year. The most popular destinations during this period were Siberia, the south, and northwest of our country. The tools of the national project 'Tourism and Hospitality' are contributing to this increase in tourist flow. This brings us closer to the goal set by President Vladimir Putin of increasing the share of tourism in the country's GDP to 5% and the number of tourist trips to 140 million by 2030," said Dmitry Chernyshenko.

He also presented data on the dynamics of previous years: 2021 – 66.5 million (40% more than in 2020), 2022 – 73.1 million (almost 10% more than in 2021), 2023 – 83.6 million (14% more than in 2022), 2024 – 90.1 million (almost 8% more than in 2023). Last year, 2024, was a record year for the number of tourist trips in Russia, with their number growing by 35% compared to 2021.

Over the first 11 months of 2025, Moscow (11.3 million), Krasnodar Krai (9 million), and St. Petersburg (6.5 million) traditionally received the largest number of tourist trips. The top ten also included the Moscow Region (5.2 million), the Republic of Tatarstan (2.6 million), the Republic of Crimea (2.4 million), Sverdlovsk Region (2 million), Stavropol Krai (1.7 million), Tyumen Region (1.7 million), and Rostov Region (1.6 million).

Particularly impressive growth rates were demonstrated by regions actively developing tourism infrastructure: the Karachay-Cherkess Republic (135%), the Republic of Adygea (67%), the Chukotka Autonomous Okrug (52%), the Tver Region (50%) and the Jewish Autonomous Region (38%).

"The figures we see for domestic tourism over the first 11 months of this year, as well as for previous years, demonstrate steady growth. For the fifth year in a row, more and more Russians are choosing our country for their vacations. People are discovering Russia, and the regions are creating all the conditions for this. Our joint work with the industry and the regions within the framework of the national project 'Tourism and Hospitality' is yielding concrete results. We are seeing growth not only in traditional centers of attraction but also in those regions that are actively investing in their tourism infrastructure. A 135% increase in Karachay-Cherkessia and a 52% increase in Chukotka are striking examples of how each territory is unlocking its potential. Tourism is becoming a driver of development for the entire country, creating new jobs and businesses locally," said Minister of Economic Development Maxim Reshetnikov.

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